It wasn’t too long ago when we celebrated my birthday in Japan.  Family, friends, and Dom Perignon.  

Vintage 1964.  OMG, that was before I was born!  Thank you to my Yamari Family!

Foiled this morning, then spent the afternoon with the family.  Celebrating another birthday and another year of wonderful memories ahead.  

Honouliwai is one of a kind.  After he blew out the candle, he bent over his cake and licked it!  Then he licked it again, and again, and again.  The first classic moment of his brand new year!  Happy birthday Love!

Happy Birthday Love!

Good morning 5am.
North shore 3-5′ and good.  Laniakea BEST!
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Light trade winds at 15mph.
Sunny and warm after morning rain.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Paddled out in the dark this morning and when things brightened up, it looked absolutely beautiful!  Once again, we’re in November and the waves on the South shore are still pumping!  This is a classic empty Bowls barrel.

Paddling out and watching this perfect unridden wave barreling all the way across.  Look at the glassy conditions.

Then the billionaires yacht came out of the harbor.  Super cool to see guys using their boats.  The crazy thing is this 54m or 180′ yacht drives by and leaves absolutely no wake!

Dang, it would be so cool to ride on this one.  Or better yet, drive it!  I’m still dreaming about it…